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Teaming up talented and experienced people with the latest technology is
PTA's key to success. Our engineering support comes from project managers
who have extensive knowledge about plastics and its applications. They have
direct responsibility through the life of a project, providing continued support for
design and quality. With a vast knowledge of plastic injection mold manufacturing,
they can rapidly define a 3D mold concept that takes into consideration
manufacturability, mold flow, mold cooling, and efficient removal of the plastic
part from the mold. PTA is regarded as the company to come to when other suppliers are unable
to develop cost-effective solutions. Very often we collaborate with a client and
their design firm on a project. We are especially proud of our reputation for
excelling in the production and manufacturing of parts that have complex
surfaces, and have played an integral role in the success of numerous
award-winning designs.
Clients can directly transfer their CAD files to PTA; our design staff is proficient
in several software programs including Pro|ENGINEER, Solidworks, Autocad,
Cadkey and Cimatron. To make it easier, customers can forward native files
and PTA will complete any needed conversion via file exchange formats such
as IGES, Step and Parasolids.All of PTA's design work is done electronically through our paperless 24-hour
system with secure off-site storage backup. In addition, we will individually tailor
software to fit the requirements of your product design. Because PTA invests in
specialized information technology support, you can be assured that the right
solution will be available for your job. This same individualized approach extends to the people assigned to your project.
Because no two programs are ever identical, teams are handpicked to
work on projects from start to finish. We pinpoint all opportunities to improve
quality, performance and cost before proceeding to design and build. Critical
components, dimensions and details — including draft, textures, parting lines,
surfaces, cooling and tolerances — are all scrutinized and identified early. By clearly understanding the application, we are able to suggest improvements
in tooling, molding and materials that can save you time and money. Moreover,
all of PTA's quotes reflect the total cost of your project; there are no hidden
costs or fees.
PTA uses a variety of Moldflow® analyses early in the project cycle. Plastics
Advisor™ provides a quick assessment of a part's ability to be filled based
on specific material grade and gate locations. Parts with fill issues or
inconclusive data output may undergo more advanced analysis that takes into
account additional variables for more comprehensive results. This is just
one more way that PTA is dedicated to producing superior quality plastic
parts.
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